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R315 EHJ

1998 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,013 mi
Last recorded95,013 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 EHJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2014 95,013 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,488 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 87,592 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 82,411 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 77,643 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 72,720 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 67,567 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,928 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 56,316 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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R315 EHJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 113,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R315 EHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R315 EHJ registered?

R315 EHJ is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R315 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R315 EHJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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